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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Safety (Committee) - 11/13/2007 • KENT WASHI.OTO. CITY OF KENT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 13, 2007 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ron Harmon, Bob O'Brien, and Les Thomas, Chair • The meeting was called to order by Chair Les Thomas at 5:08 PM. • Bob O'Brien's absence was excused and Debbie Raplee attended in his place. 1. Approval of Minutes Debbie Raplee moved to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2007 meeting. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. 2. Purchase of Annaratus Hoists - AUTHORIZE Fire Chief Jim Schneider reviewed the equipment purchase. Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Fire Department to purchase 4 mobile apparatus hoists for a total cost not to exceed $34,000. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. 3. Bureau of Justice Assistance grant - AUTHORIZE Police Chief Steve Strachan explained the purpose of the grant application. Debbie Raplee moved to authorize the Kent police Department to apply for the FY2008 Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest (BVP) grant. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. 4. Amendment No. 5, New Connections of South King County Consultant Services Agreement - AUTHORIZE Chief Strachan introduced Research and Development Analyst Debra LeRoy who explained the Amendment extends the Agreement to 12/31/08. Ron Harmon moved to recommend placing this Amendment between the City of Kent and New Connections of South King County on the Consent Calendar of the November 20, 2007 Council Meeting, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Amendment. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. S. Ordinance Revising Parking Prohibition - ADOPT Chief Strachan explained the purpose for the revision. Debbie Raplee moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed ordinance which amends section 9.38.020 of the Kent City Code to revise the parking prohibition to a portion of 271h Place South. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. 6. King County Housing Authority Contract for Services Change Order - AUTHORIZE and AMEND BUDGET Chief Strachan explained the Change Order would extend the original contract to 9/30/2008. Ron Harmon moved to recommend placing the Change Order between the King County Housing Authority and the Kent Police Department, subject to approval by the Law Department, on the Consent Calendar of the November 20, 2007 Council Meeting, authorize the Mayor to sign the document and amend the budget. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. 7. FY2008 Department of Justice Continuation Funding application - AUTHORIZE Chief Strachan and Debra LeRoy reviewed the grant application for the Weed and Seed Program continuation. Debbie Raplee moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the FY2008 Department of Justice Weed and Seed Program Continuation funding. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. S. Youth Service America grant award and MOU - ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE Chief Strachan and Debra LeRoy explained the proposed use of grant funds. Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council accept the grant from Youth Service America in the amount of $2,000. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. 9. Second Amendment to Corrections Facility Medical Agreement - AUTHORIZE Chief Strachan explained the Amendment would extend the Agreement to 12/31/10. Debbie Raplee moved to recommend that Council place this on the Consent Calendar of the November 20, 2007 Council Meeting, approve the Second Amendment to Corrections Facility Medical Services Agreement between the City of Kent and Valley Medical Center Occupational Health Services (OHS), and authorize the Mayor to sign. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. R. Harmon asked if this subject matter was on the State's upcoming legislative agenda. Chief Strachan indicated that lobbyist Doug Levy has indicated that medical expenses for inmates with mental health issues will be discussed. 10. Washington Traffic Safety Commission MOU - AUTHORIZE Chief Strachan explained the MOU provides reimbursement for officer overtime for Drug Recognition Experts. Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council place the Memorandum of Understanding between the Kent Police Department and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission on the Consent Calendar and authorize the Chief of Police to sign the MOU. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. Public Safety Committee Minutes 2 November 13, 2007 11. Amendment No. 2, Department of Corrections Contract - AUTHORIZE Chief Strachan explained the contract provides a Department of Corrections Community Corrections Officer with a work area at Kent Police Department. Debbie Raplee moved to recommend that Council place this on the Consent Calendar of the November 20, 2007 Council Meeting, approve Amendment No.2 to the contract between-the Department of Corrections and the City of Kent and authorize the Chief of Police to sign the Amendment. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. 12. State and Local High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Task Force Agreement - AUTHORIZE Chief Strachan explained the purpose of the Agreement. Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council place the HIDTA Task Force Agreement on the Consent Calendar of the November 20, 2007 Council Meeting and authorize the Chief of Police to sign the Agreement. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 5:58 PM. JOT ompson Public Safety Committee Secretary Public Safety Committee Minutes 3 November 13, 2007